Martin Firrell Knihy

Clare Short and Martin Firrell engage in a thought-provoking dialogue exploring gender perspectives on power and the implications of radicalism and violence. They draw contrasts between contemporary views and historical figures from the women's movement, such as Annie Kenney and Emily Davison. This work is part of Firrell's broader social art initiative aimed at promoting social justice, featuring digital posters and events supported by Clear Channel UK. Additional resources and commentaries are available through the project's website.

The fifteen essays in this short volume were written by public artist Martin Firrell more than 20 years ago. They are investigations into the nature of language and its relationship with experience. They outline an approach to language which has formed the basis of the artist's subsequent work in public space - 'art as debate' calling for greater equality and social justice.